Sawbones

Pronunciation: /sɔːboʊnz/

Definitions of sawbones

noun a slang term for a surgeon or doctor, especially one who is viewed as unskilled or incompetent

Example Sentences

A1 The sawbones fixed my broken arm.

A2 The sawbones prescribed some painkillers for my backache.

B1 The sawbones performed a successful surgery on the patient.

B2 The sawbones specializes in orthopedic surgery.

C1 The sawbones is renowned for their expertise in sports medicine.

C2 The sawbones was awarded for their contributions to the field of medicine.

Examples of sawbones in a Sentence

formal The sawbones carefully examined the patient's X-rays before making a diagnosis.

informal I heard the sawbones say that the surgery went well and the patient is recovering.

slang The sawbones fixed up my broken arm in no time.

figurative He's like a sawbones when it comes to repairing old cars, he can fix anything.

Grammatical Forms of sawbones

• past tense: sawboned
• plural: sawbones
• comparative: more sawbones
• superlative: most sawbones
• present tense: see bones
• future tense: will see bones
• perfect tense: have seen bones
• continuous tense: is seeing bones
• singular: sawbones
• positive degree: sawbones
• infinitive: to see bones
• gerund: seeing bones
• participle: seen bones

Origin and Evolution of sawbones

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sawbones' originated as a slang term used to refer to a surgeon or doctor, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries. It likely comes from the practice of early surgeons using saws to perform amputations and other surgical procedures.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sawbones' transitioned from a derogatory slang term to a more neutral term used to describe surgeons or doctors in a casual or humorous way. It is now mostly used in a historical context or in a light-hearted manner.